"That’s what’s wrong with the younger generation. They don’t fight no more, they use guns," said Poindexter said.

Great Commission Church of God Reverend Malachi Walker said there’s no excuse for a 12-year-old to be shot.

“We just living in those times now where we have to really make some drastic changes and do things that are going to be more beneficial and healthy for our young children growing up," Walker explained.

Walker runs a youth outreach program called Young Men Incorporated to help get young boys off the streets and into more productive hobbies. He thinks if people knew more about the outreach programs available, you wouldn’t see as many shootings.

"We just have to make it more noticeable so that we can reach these children and get them off the streets and into something positive," Walker said.

Walker said young kids need to know their actions have consequences.

Reverend Walker plans to reach out to the shooting victim’s family to offer them support.

If you have any information about the shooting, call police or Crime Stoppers at 317-262-TIPS.